SERVICES

I help authors publish with confidence.

With experience working with traditional publishers such as Penguin Random House, Macmillan, and Bloomsbury, I shape manuscripts that meet industry standards while honoring voice and style.

How I Help

Line Editing

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This is a deep dive into the nuances of your manuscript, sentence by sentence, word by word. Line editing tightens up the sound and flow of your writing. During line editing, I polish your writing to help you effectively articulate your message and create impact with your words. 

Copyediting

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Copyediting involves fine-tuning your manuscript to eliminate grammar, punctuation, and spelling mistakes as well as general inconsistencies prior to the typesetting and proofreading process. I increase the clarity and conciseness of your work while being as minimally invasive as possible. During the copyediting process, I also lightly fact-check your manuscript for any issues that may discredit your work. 

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Proofreading

This is the final stage of editing before publishing. While proofreading, I carefully review for any lingering errors, inconsistencies, or formatting or layout issues. A proofreader should catch any mistakes a close reader would find.

Book Coaching

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Like an athletic coach, a book coach offers whatever suggestions and help are necessary for you to move forward. I can support your writing through coaching at any stage of the writing process, with your personal goals in mind. This can include: project management, draft evaluation, assignments and exercises, resources, grammar help, or publishing guidance—whatever is needed to help you thrive.

Developmental Editing

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This is a big-picture review of your manuscript, before line editing and copyediting, that helps shape your work and organize your ideas. This can include character and plot development as well as finding structural inconsistencies. Developmental editing provides a high-level view of your writing in which I help you create a developmental plan and coherent manuscript. 

Manuscript Evaluation

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Similar to developmental editing, manuscript evaluation looks at the big picture of your writing, but it also results in a report on your manuscript. In this report, I analyze the structure, narrative, mechanics, and, if fiction, characters, plot, and timeline of your work, outlining the strengths and weaknesses of your manuscript, with thoughtful suggestions for how to successfully move forward and revise your work.

Why Editing Matters

Clarity

Clear writing keeps readers turning pages and keeps the focus on the content.

Credibility

Investing in an editor shows you are invested in your work.

Confidence

A professionally edited manuscript is something you can confidently share with an agent or publisher.

FAQs

  • I work on book manuscripts (nonfiction and fiction, adult and young adult), academic journals, and museum publications as well as select business and creative projects.

  • I’m versatile and work in a wide range of genres, in both US and UK English. However, my favorites are literary fiction, memoir and biography, history, popular culture, and, of course, art titles.

  • Recent titles I have copyedited include Common Ground, by Eileen Flanagan; Eye of the Monkey, by Krisztina Tóth; I’ll Follow You, by Charlene Wang; and Little F, by Michelle Tea.

    Recent titles I have proofread include Big Kiss, Bye-Bye, by Claire-Lousie Bennett; The Definitions, by Matt Greene; The Place of Shells, by Mai Ishizawa; and The Purposeful Warrior, by Jocelyn Benson.

  • Yes. I can review a short section of your manuscript so you can see my approach before we begin.

  • No. I do not use AI in any capacity, and I also do not accept projects that have used AI due to copyright and ethical issues.

  • Collaborative. We can communicate via your preferred method (i.e., email, virtual meeting, or phone) and will work together until we have a product you are happy with. Since each editing project is unique, we will outline the project scope in our initial call or email.

  • Most projects take three-to-four weeks, depending on length and depth of editing. I also offer rush services for an additional fee depending on my availability.

  • I’m fluent in The Chicago Manual of Style (which traditional publishers abide by), APA, and MLA, and I’m trained in AMA and AP.

  • Rates vary by project length, type, and complexity. Contact me for a custom quote and timeline.

  • I typically invoice 50 percent up front, and then 50 percent at completion of the project, which can be paid directly through my website. However, other payment plans can be discussed.

  • Set up a call using my calendar below or send your project details, word count, and any questions through my contact form. I’ll reply within twenty-four hours with answers to your questions, next steps, and availability.

Ready to Get Started

Let’s talk. Find a time below that works for you, and we can start planning your project. Please note, projects take about three-to-four weeks to complete based on availability, allowing time for thoughtful editing.

Contact Me

If you have any questions or prefer to email prior to arranging a call, please contact me using the form below.